4.6l engine rebuild

tanman855 · April 11th, 2011, 09:50 PM

Hi guys, doing my first engine rebuild with a 1996 mustang gt motor it is the 2v romeo bock. I'm using a a book I got from O'rileys auto parts to do the rebuild but would like some advice from the experts. Because of my age I have a limited budget (about 500$) to rebuild it. I'm planing on selling the NPI heads and put the money towards some used PI heads. Any advice would be appreciated.

tanman855 · April 11th, 2011, 10:09 PM

BTW I'm hoping to get it to 350hp

wannabeimportkiller · April 12th, 2011, 12:45 PM

What exactly do you need advice on?

Post pics as you're tearing it down and building, should make for a good write up or something.

HurrycaneStang · April 12th, 2011, 01:10 PM

Well you're not gonna get to 350HP with only 500, but just take your time and read carefully and ask any questions you have on here, but to ask a stupid question than blowing something up or risk hurting yourself

ndfrspd · April 12th, 2011, 01:17 PM

get yourself a Haynes manual that will show you all the specifics of the engine and how to do a complete tear down and rebuild with pictures. also it has torque specs listed.

tanman855 · April 12th, 2011, 04:32 PM

Thanks for all of the feedback, will be getting a haynes manula this week. First pics should go up on saturday.

tanman855 · April 12th, 2011, 04:41 PM

What parts will I need to get it to 300hp? (Pi head, intake cams maybe?)

HurrycaneStang · April 12th, 2011, 05:14 PM

with full exhaust that might be close, maybe a tune as well, most people hit 275 range with the full PI swap, so that with exhaust and CAI and tune might get you there

97S281 · April 12th, 2011, 06:47 PM

Your talking HP at the flywheel right?

HurrycaneStang · April 12th, 2011, 08:38 PM

me? yes.

April 11th, 2011, 09:50 PM	#1
tanman855 Newbie 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	4.6l engine rebuild Hi guys, doing my first engine rebuild with a 1996 mustang gt motor it is the 2v romeo bock. I'm using a a book I got from O'rileys auto parts to do the rebuild but would like some advice from the experts. Because of my age I have a limited budget (about 500$) to rebuild it. I'm planing on selling the NPI heads and put the money towards some used PI heads. Any advice would be appreciated.

April 12th, 2011, 12:45 PM	#3
wannabeimportkiller Hardcore Enthusiast 2012 Race Red GT/CS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Belmont, NC Posts: 2,101 iTrader: 0 reviews	What exactly do you need advice on? Post pics as you're tearing it down and building, should make for a good write up or something. __________________ 2012 Race Red GT/CS 98 GT-Gone NCMM ORIGINAL

April 12th, 2011, 01:17 PM	#5
ndfrspd Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT 1:34.43@13.86 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 679 iTrader: 0 reviews	get yourself a Haynes manual that will show you all the specifics of the engine and how to do a complete tear down and rebuild with pictures. also it has torque specs listed. __________________ "The only way to learn about a car truly is to break something and fix it yourself..."

April 12th, 2011, 05:14 PM	#8
HurrycaneStang Captain Opinionated! 01' Cobra Vert When life throws you a curve, downshift and take it vigorously. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 2,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	with full exhaust that might be close, maybe a tune as well, most people hit 275 range with the full PI swap, so that with exhaust and CAI and tune might get you there __________________ MM Cobra Club #100

April 12th, 2011, 06:47 PM	#9
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	Your talking HP at the flywheel right? __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

April 11th, 2011, 10:09 PM	#2
tanman855 Newbie 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	BTW I'm hoping to get it to 350hp

April 12th, 2011, 01:10 PM	#4
HurrycaneStang Captain Opinionated! 01' Cobra Vert When life throws you a curve, downshift and take it vigorously. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 2,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well you're not gonna get to 350HP with only 500, but just take your time and read carefully and ask any questions you have on here, but to ask a stupid question than blowing something up or risk hurting yourself

April 12th, 2011, 04:32 PM	#6
tanman855 Newbie 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for all of the feedback, will be getting a haynes manula this week. First pics should go up on saturday.

April 12th, 2011, 04:41 PM	#7
tanman855 Newbie 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	What parts will I need to get it to 300hp? (Pi head, intake cams maybe?)

April 12th, 2011, 08:38 PM	#10
HurrycaneStang Captain Opinionated! 01' Cobra Vert When life throws you a curve, downshift and take it vigorously. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 2,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	me? yes. __________________ MM Cobra Club #100

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